Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller in Chicago: ‘Such a Beautiful Couple,’ Say Fans
- UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis is in Chicago with his fiancée Vasti Spiller ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev
- The couple, engaged earlier this year, continues to share moments from their relationship rooted in faith and mutual support
- Spiller, a boxing coach and author, has been by Du Plessis’s side throughout his career, including his recent win over Sean Strickland
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and his fiancée, Vasti Spiller, are currently in Chicago, United States, as the fighter prepares for his upcoming bout against unbeaten Russian Khamzat Chimaev. The couple has been sharing glimpses of their trip on Instagram.
Source: Instagram
Du Plessis is in the city ahead of the highly anticipated fight, continuing his tradition of having Spiller by his side during training camps. She accompanied him during his previous fight against Sean Strickland at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, where he secured a major win and a significant purse.
How long has the couple been dating
The South African couple has been dating since 2022 and got engaged earlier this year on Du Plessis’s 31st birthday. Their relationship has progressed steadily, built on shared values, mutual respect, and a strong Christian faith.
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Spiller, a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio, is also an entrepreneur. She owns a photography business and is the author of The Art of Loving, a children’s book aimed at helping young readers overcome trauma.
In a recent post on Instagram, she was spotted driving an expensive Jetour X70 Plus.
The UFC middleweight champion's partner is a brand ambassador for the Chinese automobile company, just like her fiancé is a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz alongside Springboks stars Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi.
She recently flaunted her Jetour Dashing car, which was branded with her name on it.
Netizens react to the posts with love for the couple
Fans on social media responded positively to the couple’s posts, with comments ranging from admiration to playful curiosity.
@ttinanguyen:
"Welcome to Chicago, enjoy the city"
@jeanevandam:
"Crazyyyyy"
@thefunkopopguy:
"Glad you guys had such a great time. Hope to meet you soon."
@_nykie:
"Love it"
@kohando:
"Are you two a fake couple?"
Source: Instagram
Du Plessis continues to balance a demanding UFC career with a stable personal life, rooted in faith and emotional support from his partner.
His relationship with Spiller is seen by many fans as a source of strength as he heads into what could be one of the most challenging fights of his career.
After making his MMA deefencebut in 2013, Du Plessis has secured 23 wins out of 25 fights, with his latest victory being a d of his title against American Sean Strickland in February 2025.
Briefly News previously reported that South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis shared an inspirational message on social media, thanking God for his achievements.
After making his MMA debut in 2013, Du Plessis has secured 23 wins out of 25 fights, with his latest victory being a defense of his title against American Sean Strickland in February 2025.
In his post, Du Plessis expressed his strength in religion, quoting, "In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust."
Source: Briefly News
